Pulau Bawa (Hinako Islands) · Nias · Indonesia
Powerful right off the south end of Bawa in the Hinako Islands, a big-wave reef that is best on a rising mid tide.
For intermediate surfers the best months are May to June, August to September: in September about 11 days have rideable waves and 0 rate good or better. It is rarely small and clean enough for beginners. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: August to October. Local guides: April-October.
Water 30 °C in December to 30 °C in July: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Feb | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Mar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| May | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Aug | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Oct | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
| Nov | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
For intermediate surfers May to June, August to September; in September about 11 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: April-October.
The sea ranges from about 30 °C in December to 30 °C in July. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow reef; heavy hold-downs).
SW, W swell, N, NE wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1.5-4 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Bawa are in the Surf Spoting app.